Evolution
What is evolution?
The adaptation of an organism over time to better suit its environment
What year did Charles Darwin find out about evolution
1835
This Animal is one of the only animals that can live for over 100 years.
The Galapagos Tortoise
2004
What Formed the Island?
Volcanoes
Deep Sea Gigantism
Who did Darwin Marry
His first Cousin
This Bird has Blue feet
Blue Footed Booby
Dino
Who does the Island Belong to?
Ecuador
What is Lamarckism?
Inheritance of traits acquired during the lifespan.
Why did people not believe Darwinism
Because it went against the bible
This species is usually known for diving from the air to gulp down fish, but this specific species cannot do that because of it's flightlessness
Flightless Cormorant
What is our color
Green
How many people Live on the Galapagos Islands?
30k+
Galapagos Finches' Beak Changes are due to?
Adaptive Radiation
1859
This lizard adapted to dive for algae, and is the only Seafaring lizard
Marine Iguana
Who is Our Principal
Newman
Why was the Island named galapagos
It's named after the word for tortoise
Charles Darwin's Observations
In 1835, Darwin noted that species were unique to specific islands but resembled those on the South American mainland, leading to his theory of evolution.
During the 30's to the 60's what nation denied Darwinism's Existence
The Soviet Union
Galapagos Sea Lion
How many teachers do we have?
33
Why is Galapagos the focal point of the project
Because the island has so many interesting creatures that evolved in many strange ways due to the environment